Industry briefs

Independent carriers and owner operators who add power units during August are eligible for a $2,500 bonus per truck as part of Interstate Distributor Co.’s Power Only program, the Tacoma, Wash.-based carrier announced.
The bonus is paid in full within 90 days and is available to both new and current carriers that add additional equipment.
For more information visit www.intd.com.

Internet Truckstop is providing routing, mileage and mapping software through ALK Technologies, the freight matching service announced.
ALK Technologies’ PC Miler software will be available to members of Internet Truckstop, based in New Plymouth, Idaho. ALK Technologies develops mobile navigation and transportation technology.

A 1-cent pay raise for drivers is in now in effect, Boyd Bros. Transportation announced.
All drivers will now receive an additional 1 cent on every paid mile. In addition to the pay increase, the Clayton, Ala.-based flatbed carrier also announced an increase in tarp and detention pay to $20 and $18 per load, respectively. The company also increased its 401k plan benefits.
Read more details at Boyd Bros. Transporation.

A newly remodeled plaza center opened in El Paso, Texas, Pilot Flying J Travel Plazas said. The travel stop company was recently named to Nation’s Restaurant News' 2011 Top 100 list.
The reopened plaza is located at 1301 North Horizon Blvd., and features six fuel islands and 12 diesel islands along with a Denny's restaurant and a wide variety of convenience items. The facility features high-speed fuel pumps that provide faster flow so customers can refuel quickly.
Other services include fax ...

A new Navistar product support facility opened in Woodridge, Ill., the Warrenville-based engine and International brand truck maker announced.
The 70,000-square-foot facility houses an office area, three classrooms, a photo and video studio, computer lab, a tool and fabrication shop and training space for dealer and fleet technicians. The center will be used to host dealer and customer technician training.
Find out more about the center at Navistar.

The Insure My Truck app for getting truck insurance estimates is available for iPhone users, Progressive Insurance announced. An android version of the app is in development.
Get more details at iTunes.

A third used truck center opened in Salt Lake City, PACCAR Financial announced. Others centers are located in Hickory Hills, Ill., and Spartanburg, S.C.
At the grand opening, Jason Skoog, PFC’s director of operations said the company sold 88 used Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks, adding to the more than 28,000 trucks the company has sold since 2000.
For details visit www.pacleasertrucksales.com.

Interstate Distributor Co. and McCoy Freightliner have entered into a multi-year agreement to replace IDC’s fleet of older tractors with 1,200 new Freightliner Cascadia tractors, the first of which will arrive in late August, the companies announced.
The new tractors will be designed to create an ideal working environment for IDC’s company drivers and will be equipped with fuel efficient technology.